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Activin A promotes ear hair cell development, while follistatin delays it.
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June 2019 in “eLife” Activin A and follistatin control when hair cells develop in mouse ears.
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” 4-octyl itaconate may prevent hearing loss caused by the drug cisplatin by activating certain cell protection pathways.
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CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for continuous hearing by preventing inactivation of calcium currents in ear cells, with CaBP2 also able to restore hearing when reintroduced.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for maintaining hearing by supporting continuous calcium currents and nerve signaling in the ear.
CaBP1 and 2 are necessary for maintaining calcium currents and hearing in inner ear cells.
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January 2024 CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
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